CVE-2025-57797 in ScanSnap Manager Installer
Summary
by MITRE • 08/27/2025
Incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability exists in ScanSnap Manager installers versions prior to V6.5L61. If this vulnerability is exploited, an authenticated local attacker may escalate privileges and execute an arbitrary command.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/27/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-57797 represents a critical privilege assignment flaw within the ScanSnap Manager installer software ecosystem. This issue affects versions prior to V6.5L61 and stems from improper handling of user privileges during the installation process. The vulnerability creates a pathway for authenticated local attackers to elevate their system privileges and subsequently execute arbitrary commands with elevated permissions. The root cause lies in the installer's failure to properly validate or enforce privilege boundaries, allowing malicious actors with local access to manipulate the installation environment and gain unauthorized elevated access.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests through improper privilege management during the installation phase of the ScanSnap Manager software. When the installer executes with elevated privileges, it fails to properly restrict or validate the execution context of subsequent processes or commands. This flaw enables an authenticated local user to inject malicious code or commands that are then executed with the same elevated privileges as the installer itself. The vulnerability operates at the system level where the installer's privilege model is insufficiently enforced, creating an attack surface that allows privilege escalation from standard user to administrative level without proper authentication or authorization checks.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risk to organizations utilizing ScanSnap Manager software, particularly in environments where local user access cannot be strictly controlled. The impact extends beyond simple privilege escalation as it allows for arbitrary command execution, which could enable attackers to install malware, modify system configurations, access sensitive data, or establish persistent backdoors. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it requires only local authentication to exploit, making it accessible to users with legitimate access to the system but potentially malicious intent. This makes it a prime target for insider threats or compromised accounts within the organization.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-276, which addresses improper privilege management, and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to privilege escalation techniques and could be leveraged as part of a broader attack chain involving initial access through local credentials followed by privilege escalation to achieve persistent access or data exfiltration. Organizations should implement immediate mitigation strategies including updating to ScanSnap Manager V6.5L61 or later versions, conducting thorough vulnerability assessments of existing installations, and implementing strict access controls to limit local user privileges where possible. Additional protective measures include monitoring for unauthorized installation activities and ensuring that only trusted users have access to systems where the vulnerable software is installed.